Puerperal Problems in Mare Reviewed
Katie Navarra
July 11, 2015
Retained placenta, lochiometra, and injuries to the perineum were the most common puerperal (after birthing) issues.
Retained placenta, lochiometra, and injuries to the perineum were the most common puerperal (after birthing) issues.
While we can’t prevent all abortions, knowing the risks can help us prepare for and, in some cases, reduce the hazards.
Infertile mare? Deceased stallion? No problem! Equine reproduction is now high-tech enough to overcome these hurdles.
Take steps prior to parturition to ensure your foal enters the world in a clean and healthy environment.
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If mares graze pastures down to below five centimeters, it might be time to supplement with grain, researchers say.
A good relationship with the dam is an easy way to promote positive interactions between foals and humans.
The manual is based on basic science, research, and clinical experience from a commercial embryo transfer program.
Researchers found that, overall, 90.5% of mares and 82.3% of foals survived to hospital discharge following treatment.
The team hopes to make this process more accessible to breeders in the future.
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